2023 Football Season

[SiouxDini]

On 8/21/2023 at 9:32 PM, Teeder11 said:

It is actually.  

Safety still a concern in the base.  Dime on 3rd and long looks solid.  Depth at DE.  Little depth at OLB.

[SiouxDini]

However, maybe a young OLB show promise?

[Goose15]

1 hour ago, Teeder11 said:

From what I saw at fall camp, this 2 deep is about right. Mildly surprised no Kory Tai but not really. Don’t need him. Don’t burn the shirt just yet. 

We are 8 deep at receiver and have a good mix. We shouldn't burn his shirt unless injuries force us too.

[Teeder11]

15 minutes ago, Goose15 said:

We are 8 deep at receiver and have a good mix. We shouldn't burn his shirt unless injuries force us too.

That’s what I said. But he’s that good now.

[geaux_sioux]

1 hour ago, SiouxDini said:

However, maybe a young OLB show promise?

Yes

[CMSioux]

4 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

sacks in those game

usu 1

ndac 1

sdac 3

 

nebraska 2

sdac 5

ndac 2

weber 2

 

 

other than the 2022 game v sdac the oline gave him time.

Actually I have memories of Tommy having to juke, jive, duck and scramble to keep plays alive. Fortunately he is very good at that as this shows. 

[gundy1124]

4 hours ago, F'n Hawks said:

I don’t know if this posted or not but didn’t want to read all the other stuff.

Im surprised DeMontagnac is listed as a starter. Nice to see McNeal listed as starter. Noticed New Mexico DL transfer not listed on 2 deep but the transfer nose is listed as starter.

Buckner and KK listed at safety, I would assume Fort is in the mix there and wouldn’t be surprised if he starts later this year. 

 

 

I am worried about DE and LB size/weight.  Other than Drake this D will get pushed around, forcing the secondary to make too many tackles, then get butchered on PA.  Any OC with half a brain is thinking about their 2 TEs run package vrs our pretty small front.  

[ND1]

2 hours ago, SiouxDini said:

However, maybe a young OLB show promise?

True freshman LB Lance Rucker is expected to get lit of playing time, hearing great things about him 

[SIOUXFAN97]

14 minutes ago, gundy1124 said:

I am worried about DE and LB size/weight.  Other than Drake this D will get pushed around, forcing the secondary to make too many tackles, then get butchered on PA.  Any OC with half a brain is thinking about their 2 TEs run package vrs our pretty small front.  

so your saying ndac is gonna put up 400 plus yards on the ground against us........again?

[gundy1124]

9 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

so your saying ndac is gonna put up 400 plus yards on the ground against us........again?

At home, only 350.

[SiouxFan100]

1 hour ago, gundy1124 said:

I am worried about DE and LB size/weight.  Other than Drake this D will get pushed around, forcing the secondary to make too many tackles, then get butchered on PA.  Any OC with half a brain is thinking about their 2 TEs run package vrs our pretty small front.  

Wow - after all these years we are still undersized!

[Sioux94]

The 360 guys said Beach may play DE at times, particularly if teams try to just drop the plow. Also the FBS transfer has a lot of experience and he has the size needed, they can also put him in at DE if teams are trying to run all over us or going two TE's. Plus we have a dude at NG.....25 lbs heavier than we've had the past couple of years. I think we will be improved on the DL this year. 

Fort started for us at Safety last year right? Buckner is starting over him....so I take that as a good sign and Buckner may be who we were hoping he would be.  

Excited to see what Pedigo and McNeal can do at ILB. 

[Tangolou]

The start of football season is always exciting! After seeing the depth chart, It will be interesting to see if scheme and coaching make a big difference. Last year's safety play was the worst it's been in decades and I was surprised to see the same guy back there. I hope coaching matters, time will tell.. 

[UND-FB-FAN]

15 hours ago, iramurphy said:

Danny is the guy responsible for play calling first half and second half and has been for a number of years. The coaches review film together and as a team decide on game plans. That is the time head coaches insert their opinions and have the most influence on what plays are called and when. After that, the OC and DC call the plays with only occasional input from the head coach. I’m not sure any OC or DC expects more than that. When head coaches take over all play calling duties, they make it clear and the media knows it and it’s clear to the fans. 

I will need to fact check your statement about not winning the game cuz of the half-time score. If you are correct, I won’t forget. Thanks for the tip. 

“Bubba’s DNA/persona - even going back to Duluth days - just doesn’t instill end of game confidence.”

This isn’t a play calling issue, it’s a leadership and adjustment issue. But, thanks for the amateur “fan critiquing play-calling” take.

out of touch “old timer”

[UND-FB-FAN]

15 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

i see the weakest link is still starting in the secondary...unbelievable

 

“Experience and leadership” 

There will be plenty of heartbreak there I’m sure, especially against good teams. We’ll see just how much the simplicity of Schwenzfeier’s new calls help … 

[UND-FB-FAN]

15 hours ago, wheelsup said:

If only there was an example of where it took a head coach that long to turn around a program.. Let me think.. maybe even something in the Missouri Valley.. maybe one of our regional historic rivals..  SDSU?

Im not saying Bubba is Coach S.. but FFS lets roll and be a little optimistic on the 2023 Football thread not the fire bubba thread.

Emphasizing exceptions to the rule other than the norm doesn’t help any. Try calling a spade a spade …

We’re all hopeful 2023 will be a great year, but that doesn’t mean concerns can’t be highlighted also. 

[UND-FB-FAN]

15 hours ago, F'n Hawks said:

I don’t know if this posted or not but didn’t want to read all the other stuff.

Im surprised DeMontagnac is listed as a starter. Nice to see McNeal listed as starter. Noticed New Mexico DL transfer not listed on 2 deep but the transfer nose is listed as starter.

Buckner and KK listed at safety, I would assume Fort is in the mix there and wouldn’t be surprised if he starts later this year. 

 

 

I wouldn’t put nearly any stock into this depth chart. It’s game #1 against a non-scholly non-conference team … things will solidify over the next 2-3 weeks 

[UND-FB-FAN]

11 hours ago, gundy1124 said:

I am worried about DE and LB size/weight.  Other than Drake this D will get pushed around, forcing the secondary to make too many tackles, then get butchered on PA.  Any OC with half a brain is thinking about their 2 TEs run package vrs our pretty small front.  

Yeah, the defensive disaster from 2022 is unlikely to get corrected in just one year. Can’t get a bunch worse, but won’t get a ton better either, especially with in-house promotion.

Offense is going to have to win shoot outs against the good teams on the schedule … again, this is quickly (if not already) becoming the associate head coach’s team … 

[UND-FB-FAN]

10 hours ago, SiouxFan100 said:

Wow - after all these years we are still undersized!

 But, well, just give Bubba and S&C guru Baukol more time; only had 10 years and they just need 20! We’re halfway there!

[UND-FB-FAN]

33 minutes ago, Tangolou said:

The start of football season is always exciting! After seeing the depth chart, It will be interesting to see if scheme and coaching make a big difference. Last year's safety play was the worst it's been in decades and I was surprised to see the same guy back there. I hope coaching matters, time will tell.. 

The new defensive coordinator was last year’s safety coach … 

There will be plenty of heartbreak and explosive plays against good teams, no doubt. Again, pressure is all on Freund’s offense and the experienced O-line to put up 30+ points every single game.

[homer]

Someone is in a great mood this morning

[UND-FB-FAN]

3 minutes ago, homer said:

Someone is in a great mood this morning

Yes! It’s football season! Go Hawks!

… the truth just burns some of you sensitive (homer) folk, doesn’t it? 

[gundy1124]

9 hours ago, Sioux94 said:

The 360 guys said Beach may play DE at times, particularly if teams try to just drop the plow. Also the FBS transfer has a lot of experience and he has the size needed, they can also put him in at DE if teams are trying to run all over us or going two TE's. Plus we have a dude at NG.....25 lbs heavier than we've had the past couple of years. I think we will be improved on the DL this year. 

Fort started for us at Safety last year right? Buckner is starting over him....so I take that as a good sign and Buckner may be who we were hoping he would be.  

Excited to see what Pedigo and McNeal can do at ILB. 

This interior plan sounds better than being a bunch of turtles on our backs.  All outside LBs 6'1"-6'2" and 220-225 lbs.  Boise, Jacks, Bison, probably smart enough to test our LBs vrs 2 TEs.

[homer]

19 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

The new defensive coordinator was last year’s safety coach … 

There will be plenty of heartbreak and explosive plays against good teams, no doubt. Again, pressure is all on Freund’s offense and the experienced O-line to put up 30+ points every single game.

Most of what you typed was your opinion…..

[UND-FB-FAN]

5 minutes ago, homer said:

Most of what you typed was your opinion…..

Alright. Let’s see how it goes. No one has seen the 2023 team play a game yet. But the past does yield some concerns; you can call them opinions if that makes you feel better.